Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Multiservice Switches

The Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Multiservice Switches (Edge Platforms) are high-performance networking solutions engineered for modern enterprise environments. These switches provide a powerful combination of Ethernet density and wide-area network (WAN) connectivity, supporting high-speed SONET/SDH interfaces for seamless data integration across global locations.

With chassis options like the Catalyst 8510 and 8540, this series offers exceptional modularity. The 8510 supports up to 58 Fast Ethernet ports and dedicated Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, while the 8540 provides even greater density for large-scale deployments. By supporting technologies like Packet over SONET (PoS) and Fast EtherChannel, the Catalyst 8500 series ensures low-latency performance and high resiliency for service providers and enterprise edge networks, making it an ideal choice for cloud-connected infrastructures.

Key Specifications:

• Fast Ethernet Density: Up to 58 ports (10/100-Mbps) per 8510 chassis.

• WAN Integration: 155-Mbps SONET STS3c/STM-1 modules (Multimode and Single-Mode).

• High-Speed Uplinks: 1-Gbps Gigabit Ethernet using GBIC interfaces.

• Redundancy: Built-in support for fault-tolerant network designs.

• Connectivity: Versatile SC and RJ-45 connector options for fiber and copper.